Cicadas in Northern Virginia

We had a surprise last month when we had an unexpected swarm of cicadas. Usually, we'll hear some every year to some extent but these came in the masses. This particular brood was not expected in Virginia but in other states, so it gave me the first opportunity be able to take some macro shots while they were still alive. Kind of an icky, yet intriguing critter to get close to! Fascinating I find them.